Chapter 38: Diuretics

A detailed illustration showing the mechanism of action of diuretics in the human body, highlighting kidneys, interactions with electrolyte levels, and visual representations of medications such as hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide.

Mastering Diuretics: An Essential Quiz

Welcome to the "Mastering Diuretics" quiz! This carefully crafted quiz assesses your knowledge of diuretics, their uses, and their effects on patient care. Ideal for nursing students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in pharmacology, it contains 11 well-structured multiple-choice questions.

Test your understanding and prepare for real-life applications with topics including:

Mechanism of action of diuretics
Potential side effects and management
Interactions with other medications
Patient education strategies

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by LearningNurse21

1. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 50 mg to a patient who has a blood pressure of 160/95 mm Hg. The nurse notes that the patient had a urine output of 200 mL in the past 12 hours. The nurse will perform which action?

A. Administer the medication as ordered.

B. Encourage the patient to drink more fluids.

C. Hold the medication and request an order for serum BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine.

D. Request an order for serum electrolytes and administer the medication.

2. The nurse is preparing to administer doses of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure. The patient reports having blurred vision. The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 140/78 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take?

A. Administer the medications and request an order for serum electrolytes.

B. Give both medications and evaluate serum blood glucose frequently.

C. Hold the digoxin and notify the provider.

D. Hold the hydrochlorothiazide and notify the provider.

3. The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A. “I may need extra sodium and calcium while taking this drug.”

B. “I should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables while taking this medication.”

C. “I should take care when rising from a bed or chair when I’m starting this medication.”

D. “I will take the medication in the morning to minimize certain side effects.”

4. The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to help manage heart failure. When performing a health history on this patient, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?

A. Asthma

B. Glaucoma

C. Gout

D. Hypertension

5. The nurse is caring for a patient who develops marked edema and a low urine output as a result of heart failure. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

A. Digoxin (Lanoxin)

B. Furosemide (Lasix)

C. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)

D. Spironolactone (Aldactone)

6. The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and an aminoglycoside antibiotic. The nurse will be most concerned if the patient reports which symptom?

A. Dizziness

B. Dysuria

C. Nausea

D. Tinnitus

7. The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide. The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication. What will the nurse recommend?

A. Consume licorice to prevent excess potassium loss.

B. Report a urine output greater than 600 mL/24 hours.

C. Obtain an order for a potassium supplement.

D. Take the furosemide at bedtime.

8. The nurse is caring for a patient who has metabolic alkalosis and is experiencing fluid overload. The provider orders acetazolamide (Diamox). The patient reports right-sided flank pain after taking this medication. The nurse suspects that this patient has developed which condition?

A. Gout

B. Hemolytic anemia

C. Metabolic acidosis

D. Renal calculi

9. A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone) in addition to a thiazide diuretic. With the addition of the spironolactone, the nurse will counsel this patient to do which of the following?

A. Continue taking a potassium supplement daily.

B. Recognize that abdominal cramping is a transient side effect.

C. Report decreased urine output to the provider.

D. Take these medications at bedtime.

10. The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?

A. Hypermagnesemia

B. Hypernatremia

C. Hypocalcemia

D. Hypokalemia

11. A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure. The nurse will monitor for which of the following electrolyte abnormalities?

A. hyperkalemia.

B. hypermagnesemia.

C. hypocalcemia.

D. hypoglycemia.

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